June 5, 2022

Nigeria Church Attack: At least 50 killed after gunmen opened fire on worshippers at Catholic church in Owo

At least 50 dead after gunmen opened fire inside St. Francis Catholic Church in Nigeria’s Owo Photo : AP Abuja: Gunmen opened fire on worshippers and detonated explosives at a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria on Sunday, leaving dozens feared dead, state lawmakers said. The attackers...

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Toronto police looking for teen after woman sexually assaulted at knifepoint in Weston

A teenager is being sought by police after a woman was sexually assaulted at knifepoint in the Weston area on Saturday. Toronto police said they were called to an apartment building in the area of Weston Road and Bellevue Crescent, south of Lawrence Avenue West. According...

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Ukraine controls half of key eastern Ukraine city of Severodonetsk, says Ukrainian officials

Ukrainian soldier in fronnt of damaged building in Russian attack (File image) Photo : AP Kyiv: Ukraine on Sunday claimed that its forces controlled half of Severodonetsk in Luhansk Oblast in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian forces pushed back Russian troops and foiled their...

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What does the Second Amendment mean in 2022?

It’s difficult to overstate the rhetorical power of the words “Second Amendment” in the current political climate. Despite a number of horrific mass shootings, a near-insurrection, and the rise in visibility of anti-government militia groups — plus the undeniable power of the National Rifle Association —...

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Gas prices continue to surge higher in Canada, with more increases expected next week

Gasoline prices continued to trend upward across much of Canada over the weekend and experts warn more increases are coming this week. The Canadian Automobile Association says national average gas prices rose to nearly $2.06 on Sunday, up almost three cents from the day before and...

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Trudeau joins march marking first anniversary of deadly attack on Muslim family

LONDON, Ont. – Relatives, community members and dignitaries called for an end to racism and Islamophobia today at an emotional march in London, Ont., marking the one-year anniversary of a deadly attack on a Muslim family. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Transport Minister Omar Alghabra were...

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Trudeau joins London, Ont. march marking first anniversary of deadly attack on Muslim family

Maan Alhmidi, The Canadian Press Published Sunday, June 5, 2022 3:59PM EDT Last Updated Sunday, June 5, 2022 6:05PM EDT LONDON, Ont. – Relatives, community members and dignitaries called for an end to racism and Islamophobia on Sunday during an emotional tribute marking the one-year anniversary...

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Mississauga man dies, 7-year-old daughter survives after being pulled from water near Guelph

A Mississauga man is dead after he and his daughter were pulled from the water near Guelph on Saturday evening. Ontario Provincial Police say they were called to a conservation area in Rockwood just before 6:30 p.m. for a drowning. A 33-year-old man and his seven-year-old...

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Queen Elizabeth II appears on Buckingham Palace balcony at end of historic platinum jubilee celebrations

Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday appeared on the balcony of Buckingham palace on Sunday at the end of Platinum Jubilee celebrations to mark her 70 years on throne. Princes Charles, William and George also accompanied the Queen. The 96-year-old waved to the cheering crowds from the...

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